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Prime Minister of Japan, Noboru Takeshita, discussed Japanese initiatives in the areas of economic relations with the U.S., problems of developing countries, and defense. In his speech, Prim…

Secretary of the Navy James Webb talked about the need for open discussion regarding whether, and how, the U.S. can maintain commitments throughout the world. He said that commitments cannot…

The National Press Club presents its annual Fourth Estate Award to journalist David Brinkley, an anchor with ABC News. Several prominent members of Washington society including Democratic Na…

The former New York Times editor and foreign correspondent, Harrison Salisbury, delivered a speech to the National Press Club titled “Looking at the Summit from Moscow and Peking.” The spe…

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair David Ruder talked about his agency’s agenda. Among his remarks he addressed the need for regulatory changes in response to the October 1987 st…

During his first visit to the U.S. since becoming governor of Hong Kong, Sir David Wilson discussed how pending trade legislation in the U.S. Congress might effect Hong Kong. Hong Kong is th…

Salvadoran President Jose Napoleon Duarte discussed the struggle to establish and consolidate constitutional democracy in El Salvador and the role of U.S. support in the process. President D…

Representative Patricia Schroeder spoke about her political career. Representative Schroeder answered questions from the audience.

Roh Tae-Woo, South Korean president candidate, spoke about his views on the South Korean economy and US - South Korean relations. Note: Mr. Roh’s speech was translated from Korean.

Secretary Bill Bennett talked accountability and other areas of reform. He answered the audience’s questions.

Christie Hefner talked about obscenity, censorship and the First Amendment. Ms. Hefner answered audience questions.

Elizabeth Taylor spoke about her work on behalf of those afflicted with HIV/AIDS, the work of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR), and called on officials and citizens to take …

Professor James Buchanan spoke of winning the 1986 Nobel Prize for Economics and his views on economics. Professor Buchanan answered questions from the audience.